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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
HOUSE's 14' Crestliner V-haul MOD (photos added)
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<blockquote data-quote="HOUSE" data-source="post: 188895" data-attributes="member: 4466"><p>I started the front deck last night. As with everything else in this boat so far, I was totally making it up as I went <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I riveted in 2 more Simpson Strong Ties and built the initial frame. I still have to go back and find a way to run vertical supports down to the floor of the boat. Here's a picture of the half-finished frame...not all of the wood seen below is cut and screwed in yet. I also added the ratcheted strap around the boat because I noticed it was flexing out about 1cm. I think in the process of adding my back frame, I bowed out the boat a little. I think I corrected this by putting a new bench back in and replacing some of the rivets holding the front aluminum plate in place. </p><p></p><p>I might take her out this weekend and get her wet just to see how stable she is. The front deck is going to sit pretty high on the boat, but I've got quite a bit of weight planned to sit low in the front. I might use 1/2 inch plywood in the front to make the top lighter and 3/4 inch plywood in the back. I don't think she would notice a quarter of an inch... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> </p><p></p><p>Latest frame:</p><p><img src="https://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x123/WAREHOUSE77/BOAT/FINAL_FRAME_9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Latest layout: </p><p><img src="https://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x123/WAREHOUSE77/BOAT/FINAL_FRAME_TOP_VIEW3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HOUSE, post: 188895, member: 4466"] I started the front deck last night. As with everything else in this boat so far, I was totally making it up as I went :) I riveted in 2 more Simpson Strong Ties and built the initial frame. I still have to go back and find a way to run vertical supports down to the floor of the boat. Here's a picture of the half-finished frame...not all of the wood seen below is cut and screwed in yet. I also added the ratcheted strap around the boat because I noticed it was flexing out about 1cm. I think in the process of adding my back frame, I bowed out the boat a little. I think I corrected this by putting a new bench back in and replacing some of the rivets holding the front aluminum plate in place. I might take her out this weekend and get her wet just to see how stable she is. The front deck is going to sit pretty high on the boat, but I've got quite a bit of weight planned to sit low in the front. I might use 1/2 inch plywood in the front to make the top lighter and 3/4 inch plywood in the back. I don't think she would notice a quarter of an inch... :oops: Latest frame: [img]https://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x123/WAREHOUSE77/BOAT/FINAL_FRAME_9.jpg[/img] Latest layout: [img]https://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x123/WAREHOUSE77/BOAT/FINAL_FRAME_TOP_VIEW3.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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